This is the 3rd episode of season 3 of "I ask therefore I am": How are urban farmers changing the world. Maarten Crivits & Zjef Van Acker talk about urban farming and the questions that need to be answered in order to fully fulfil the potential of this movement/industry.   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support the Urban Farming Movement: Like this video and subscribe to this channel!   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   http://www.iaskthereforeiam.com Maarten Crivits is:   + Senior researcher at ILVO, institute for research on Agriculture and Fisheries. + Professor for the master Conflict and Development University of Ghent. - Rural Sociology. + Active at the center for Sustainable Development by the University of Ghent. + Part of the Food Counsel of Ghent. A group of key stakeholders in Ghent, that advise the city of Ghent on their food policy.    https://www.cdo.ugent.be/  https://ilvo.vlaanderen.be/en/  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   TIMESTAMPS   00:00:00 Introduction to Season 3 00:01:14 Responses to Feedback episode 2 00:07:00 Introduction to Maarten Crivits 00:18:40 Social Justice & sustainability 00:21:20 What is food citizenship? 00:30:06 How can farming benefit society, and how can society strengthen farming? 00:44:55 How can we quantify the benefits of urban farming? 00:58:59 How much organic farmland is there? 01:04:38 How can policy and government help with supporting food systems? 01:15:00 How do we value de benefits of sustainable farming? 01:20:53 A glorious solution to make farming more sustainable and help farmers 01:32:28 Cooperatives as solutions to all our problems 01:45:04 Outro   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   I ask therefore I am (IATIA) investigates the philosophies that are at the foundations of our civilisation, starting there IATIA builds solutions to complex problems.  Find out more about IATIA:   Website http://www.iaskthereforeiam.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i_ask_therefore_i_am/ Youtube-channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_oYg4uhQDjVzBJA9VF2OA LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ask-therefore-i-am Patreon https://www.patreon.com/IaskthereforeIam Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5JBsxDWnv7xCz4xAaA7Ur3  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   Recording happened on 8 March 2022 at Mono podcast studio in Ghent, Belgium:  https://podcast.mono.eu.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   #urbanfarming #verticalfarming #urbanagriculture #sustainability #sustainabilitypodcast #ghent #belgium #boerenbond #efua #generationfood #MaartenCrivits #zjefvanacker #sustainableagriculture #urbanfarmers #farmers #sustainablefarming #ruralsocioligy #fooddemocracy #foodcitizenship

TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Season 3 1:11 Responses to Episode 1 11:22 Introduction to Nele Lauwers 22:02 What is urban farming? 30:33 What does Nele like about urban farming? 41:33 Quiz intermezzo 1 - How Much cooler is a green roof? 47:30 Benefits of urban farming 1:02:40 Nele's vision for urban farming 1:07:09 Quiz intermezzo 2 - scaling urban farming with Infarm 1:13:32 The enemies of urban farming 1:24:36 How to make financial returns better for urban farmers? 1:30:30 Outro +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This is the 2nd episode of season 3 of "I ask therefore I am": How are urban farmers changing the world. Nele Lauwers & Zjef Van Acker talk about urban farming and the questions that need to be answered in order to fully fulfil the potential of this movement/industry. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Support the Urban Farming Movement: Like this video and subscribe to this channel!  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ http://www.iaskthereforeiam.com Nele Lauwers is expert new business models at BoerenBond, Belgiums biggest farming organisation. She is also active in Generation Food, an organisation that supports sustainable food entrepreneurs. And last but not least, she is a driving force within EFUA, the European Forum for Urban Agriculture. https://www.boerenbond.be/ https://www.rikolto.be/nl/project/generation-food www.efua.eu +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I ask therefore I am (IATIA) investigates the philosophies that are at the foundations of our civilisation, starting there IATIA builds solutions to complex problems. Find out more about IATIA: Website http://www.iaskthereforeiam.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/i_ask_therefore_i_am/ Youtube-channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_oYg4uhQDjVzBJA9VF2OA LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ask-therefore-i-am Patreon https://www.patreon.com/IaskthereforeIam Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5JBsxDWnv7xCz4xAaA7Ur3 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Recording happened on 8 February 2022 at Mono podcast studio in Ghent, Belgium: https://podcast.mono.eu.com/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ #urbanfarming #verticalfarming #urbanagriculture #sustainability #sustainabilitypodcast #ghent #belgium #boerenbond #efua #generationfood

TIMESTAMPS  0:00 Introduction to Season 3 1:14 Introduction to Koenraad Depauw 10:51 What is Urban Farming? 20:00 Why urban farming? 38:10 What is the potential and the numbers of urban farming? 53:07 Why is there no big breakthrough yet in urban farming? 59:30 Who are the enemies of urban farming? 1:09:50 What to we want to change as urban farmers? 1:23:37 What are the biggest successes in urban farming? 1:34:25 Consultancy for the urban farming movement 1:40:14 Outro This is the first episode of season 3 of "I ask therefore I am": How are urban farmers changing the world. Koenraad Depauw & Zjef Van Acker talk about urban farming and the questions that need to be answered in order to fully fulfil the potential of this movement/industry.   ++++++ Support the Urban Farming Movement: Follow this channel! ++++++  http://www.iaskthereforeiam.com  Koenraad Depauw is founder  of Strategies & Leaders, a cooperative consultancy agency that advices organisations about social and ecological impact. Website:   https://www.strategiesandleaders.com/  -------   I ask therefore I am (IATIA) investigates the philosophies that are at the foundations of our civilisation, starting there IATIA builds solutions to complex problems.  Find out more about IATIA:  Website http://www.iaskthereforeiam.com  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/i_ask_therefore_i_am/  Youtube-channel  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL_oYg4uhQDjVzBJA9VF2OA  LinkedIN  https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-ask-therefore-i-am  Patreon https://www.patreon.com/IaskthereforeIam  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5JBsxDWnv7xCz4xAaA7Ur3  -------   Recording happened on the 15th of December 2021 at Mono podcast studio in Ghent, Belgium:  https://podcast.mono.eu.com/ ------ #urbanfarming #verticalfarming #urbanagriculture #sustainability #sustainabilitypodcast #ghent #belgium #strategiesandleaders #koenraadDepauw #zjefvanacker #sustainableagriculture #urbanfarmers #farmers #sustainablefarming

There’s a saying that triggers me a lot these days. It goes like this: “Everyone can choose for themselves whatever they want to eat”. It triggers me because in my opinion it’s just completely false. It triggers me even more because so many people use it all the time to justify not taking responsibility for actions that have a negative impact on others. But, I will try to stay calm as I take you through the reasoning on why I see it this way. Moreover, I will try not to be grudgeful, I will actually come up with solutions so we can eat more of what we want to eat. And at the same time, this whole thing will teach us something about freedom, philosophy, economics and ecosystems. Website: www.ikvraagdusikben.be Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/zjefvanacker   Medium: https://medium.com/@zjefvanacker References Land use for agriculture: Hannah Ritchie and Max Roser (2013) — “Land Use”. Published online at OurWorldInData.org. — Link Amazing presentation by Prof Imke De Boer on optimal land use for circular farming, — Prof Imke de Boer presentation at WUR about circular farming — Link Difference in uptake between animal based proteins and plant based proteins: Berrazaga, Insaf et al. “The Role of the Anabolic Properties of Plant- versus Animal-Based Protein Sources in Supporting Muscle Mass Maintenance: A Critical Review.” Nutrients vol. 11,8 1825. 7 Aug. 2019, doi:10.3390/nu11081825 — Link Isaiah Berlin’s Positive and negative freedom: Carter, Ian, “Positive and Negative Liberty”, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Winter 2019 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.) — Link Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth — Link

Why is poop less valuable than an apple pie? It sounds like a no-brainer….but…. What if I told you that valuing poop as much as an apple pie is of key importance for the survival of our civilisation? Yes! Our culture, and therefore our societal structures have been too human-centric for too long. This has caused us to lose sight of the bigger picture, leading us into the state that we are in now: a society that is structurally undermining itself by destroying the ecosystems on which its very survival depends. And, yes, the solution to the end of days is as simple as: make poop as valuable as an apple pie! Not convinced yet? Well, okay, I get that. Then just join me through my train of thought, from poop to solution and back. Website: www.ikvraagdusikben.be Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/zjefvanacker   Medium: https://medium.com/@zjefvanacker

Timeline podcast 04min50 Introduction to Grace and space farming 13min35 Why is space exploration good for earth? 18min00 Why is going to Mars the greatest challenge of our time? 22min00 The Melissa Project 29min30 About the nuances of converting urine into plant fertilizer 38min00 How long will it take until we have an ecosystem in space? 44min00 The impact of loss of material in a space ecosystem 53min50 Fermentation, mushrooms and insects for space exploration 65min50 Can we breed animals in space farming? And what does that mean for earth farming? 74min00 Can we replicate earth ecosystems? 81min30 How would politics and economy look like on a Mars Colony It sounds counterintuitive but it is real: Space exploration teaches us a lot about life on earth! This is yet again proven during this podcast-conversation with Grace Crain, MELiSSA Doctoral Student at ETH Zurich Group of Plant Nutrition. Before her PhD, she studied a Master in Biology in El paso, Texas (USA). She knows a lot about plant ecology, natural resource management and restoration, and desert ecology/biogeochemistry. As a US citizen she is our first podcast guest from another continent! EXCITING! Grace’s research within the MELiSSA project focuses on determining the suitability of using human excreta for hydroponic crop production for future long-term space missions. Or in other words: Research on using pee and poo to grow plants in space. This podcast conversation starts with Grace’s research, but of course the dialogue expands with the latest developments in space exploration, earth ecosystems, food producing ecosystems, circular economy and even space-colony politics! Basically, this became a podcast with 2 people/nerds that are passionate about space exploration as a challenge for humanity, and as a way to better the understanding of our planetary ecosystems. ENJOY the delightful and in depth conversation with Grace Crain!

02min45: Genderrollen en plasticiteit 09min29: Wat zijn de grenzen van de plasticiteit van het brein? 15min30: Mens en technologie om onze grenzen te reguleren 21min45: Plasticiteit als tool 24min15: De wil voor verandering als nood voor plasticiteit 37min55: Plasticiteit en culturele evolutie 54min15: Verschillen tussen man en vrouw Website: www.ikvraagdusikben.be Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/zjefvanacker    Medium: https://medium.com/@zjefvanacker Welkom bij deel 2 van het podcast interview met Professor Rudi D’hooge over brein, gedrag en maatschappij! In dit tweede deel focussen we vooral op oplossingen. We beginnen we met de laatste vraag uit het eerste deel. Dat leidt de de rode draad in van dit tweede deel in: de invloed en de opportuniteit die plasticiteit van ons brein met zich meebrengt rond gender-rollen en racisme. Heb je het eerste deel nog niet beluisterd, doe dit dan zeker eerst!

04min10: Inleiding gesprek en Wie is Rudi D’Hooge? 11min35: Wat is Biologische Psychologie? En een Inleiding tot de science fiction van neuro-elektronica 20min05: De niet-accuraatheid van de hersenen en hoe neuro-elektronica kan helpen 24min45: Hoe hersenen herinneringen ophalen en biases creëren 29min20: Het wij/zij verhaal van het brein 38min00: Het vermogen om onderscheid te maken 42min50: Waar komt de nood aan macht vandaan? 50min45: Hiërarchie, hormonen en de zin van conflictresolutie Website: www.ikvraagdusikben.be  Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/zjefvanacker    Medium: https://medium.com/@zjefvanacker Welkom bij deel 1 van het podcast interview met Professor Rudi D’hooge over brein, gedrag en maatschappij! In dit podcast gesprek kom je enorm veel te weten over: Biologische psychologie De werking van het brein De biologische systemen achter racisme en seksisme De plasticiteit van ons brein Hoe we met ons brein kunnen samenwerken om een betere maatschappij te creëren!

“Iedereen mag kiezen wat hij of zij eet.” Het is één van de meest gebruikte argumenten om een debat rond het eten van vlees af te ronden. Op het eerste gezicht lijkt het ook een sterk argument. Iedereen heeft namelijk vrije wil en dat moeten we respecteren en verdedigen. Echter, de realiteit is altijd complexer dan een simpel statement. In het stuk over “Wat is vrijheid?” haalde ik al aan dat vrijheid en veiligheid rond elkaar dansen zoals yin en yang. En wanneer één van de twee begrippen de overhand neemt, dan lijdt het andere daaronder. In dit stuk zal ik dan ook enkele situaties aanhalen waarin iedereen helemaal oké is met het feit dat we vrijheid beperken. Van daaruit vertrek ik dan om een antwoord te geven op de vraag: Mogen we zomaar eten wat we willen? Website: www.ikvraagdusikben.be Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/zjefvanacker   Medium: https://medium.com/@zjefvanacker

De laatste twee maanden waren er geen podcast of artikelen in de typische stijl van “Ik vraag Dus ik ben”. Geen diepgaande analyses van maatschappelijke of persoonlijke problemen en ook geen intense intellectuele gesprekken met experts. De laatste twee maanden was ik aan het schrijven over Pad en Stoel, een fantastisch stadslandbouw- en paddenstoelen project dat helaas werd stopgezet wegens… Wel, wat nu net de reden was waarom dit fantastisch en populair project werd stopgezet, dat kom je te weten in deze podcast en artikelenreeks. Website: www.ikvraagdusikben.be Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/zjefvanacker   Medium: https://medium.com/@zjefvanacker